Why Bigos deserves more attention

Bigos rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The rich and comforting complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using sauerkraut correctly takes real skill.

Polish cuisine reflects Central European and Slavic agricultural traditions. I encountered it first in a home kitchen in winter and that context helped me understand it properly. kompot fruit drink is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Bigos is the dish to start with.